Southampton · England
Bath chip & crack repair in Bitterne, Southampton
Problem with your bath in Bitterne? We put it right where it is, mix the colour on the day and back it with a one-year guarantee.
- Repairs from £95
- Impact holes in acrylic
- An old repair that has yellowed or come loose
Bath repair in Bitterne, done in place
A typical bath repair is a few hours’ work, and you can typically bathe again the day after. There’s no need to book a plumber or tiler, because the bath doesn’t move. If you are dealing with rusty patches near the plughole and a kit repair that didn’t last, we can help, on whirlpool & spa baths, roll-top & freestanding and cast iron enamel alike.
Peace of mind is built in: each job carries a one-year guarantee, and we’ll explain exactly what it covers when we quote.
- Where
- Bitterne (SO18, SO19)
- Area hub
- Southampton
- Guarantee
- 12 months on all our work
- Quote
- From £95. Free, fixed price from pictures
- Phone
- 0345 017 0787
- Last updated
- 23 October 2026
How we price bath repair
Prices start from £95. A fixed quote means you know the cost before booking. We take into account:
- Whether it’s a chip, crack, burn or wear
- The colour and finish to match
- Previous DIY repairs that have to come out
- How easy the damage is to reach
Set against the cost of replacement, repairing generally costs far less, because there’s no removal, plumbing or making good. Your fixed quote shows exactly what’s included.
Send photos for a quote
Two or three clear photos are typically enough. It helps if you send:
- Good light, ideally daylight, without flash glare
- Where you are, by postcode
- Any details about the material
- A coin or ruler next to the damage for scale
You don’t need a survey visit. Photos are enough for us to price nearly every job: we need a close-up, a wider picture and your postcode, and we’ll reply with a fixed price.
What we are called out for in Bitterne
Acrylic baths that crack nearly always have a support problem. Legs that are not adjusted, a missing cradle or a soft floor let the bath move.
Signs it’s time to call us include:
- A chipped rim or side
- Scuffs and scratches in the surface
- A kit repair that didn’t last
- Snagging damage from a refit
What your quote should include
- What preparation is included
- If travel is included in the price
- What protection goes down before work starts
- How soon you can use it again
Repair or replace: which is better?
Cast iron baths especially are worth keeping: getting one out, particularly from an upstairs bathroom, is a big job, and replacing like for like is not cheap. A repair keeps it in place. Prices start from £95. We do not add extras on the day. The price we quote from your pictures is the price you pay, unless the damage turns out to be different, in which case we talk to you first.
Why us?
- Fixed prices from your pictures
- Dust sheets down, tidy finish
- No extra charge for your area
- CHAS and Constructionline accredited
Take a look at our prices page and resurfacing vs replacement cost guide.
Keeping it looking good
A little care keeps the finish looking good. Our advice:
- Fix dripping taps early to stop staining and limescale
- Use a soft cloth and washing-up liquid for everyday cleaning
- Rinse it down after each bath
- Don’t leave a fresh chip for long
Give the repair the full curing time we recommend before running a bath. From then on, mild cleaning is all it needs.
A chip on a metal bath shouldn’t be left. Water gets to the metal and rust starts, and a rust spot is a bigger repair than a clean chip.
When we’d advise against a repair
A repair is not always the answer, and we will tell you before we start. Repairs will not solve:
- Rust that has eaten right through a steel bath
- Cracks in acrylic we cannot reach from underneath
- A bath that moves underfoot, until its support is fixed
Send us photos and we’ll tell you honestly before booking.
Materials we repair
- Cast iron enamel
- Roll-top & freestanding
- Whirlpool & spa baths
- Acrylic
- Pressed steel enamel
How it works
From the moment we arrive, the aim is to do the job without disturbing the rest of your home. We mask off everything nearby, the work takes a few hours, depending on what we find, and we finish with a tidy-up and a look at the finished work together.
- We clean the area and remove any loose enamel or rust.
- We fill the damage and sand it flush with the surrounding surface.
- We mix the colour on the day to match your bath’s exact shade.
- Finish coats go on, then the repair is polished to blend in.
- We leave it to cure; you can usually use the bath the day after.
Getting ready for the visit
- Have somewhere for us to park nearby if possible
- Let the surface dry out before the visit
- Mention any parking restrictions or tricky access
Getting a price
The quickest way to a price is to send two or three photos using our quote form or call us. We will tell you honestly whether it can be repaired.
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Our work in Bitterne
Bitterne is about 1 mile east of Southampton, in Southampton. We work in every kind of home, old or new, large or small, as well as offices, shops and holiday lets. Bitterne is one of 40 towns and villages in Southampton we cover. You can also see our page for London, about 68 miles away.
We cover every part of the SO18 and SO19 postcode area. That includes homes on Bath Road, Ruby Road and Dean Road and the roads around them. Bitterne is on the A3024, so it’s easy for us to reach. Neighbouring places we cover include Northam (1 mile west), Bitterne Park (1 mile north-west), Itchen (1 mile south-west), Midanbury (1 mile north) and Harefield (1 mile north-east). Larger places within reach include Shirley (3 miles west), Regents Park (3 miles west), Maybush (4 miles west), Coxford (4 miles west), Freemantle (3 miles west) and Lordswood (4 miles north-west).
What’s near Bitterne
Around Bitterne, we work in homes near Bitterne CE Primary School, Riverside Park and Church of the Holy Saviour and the streets around them. Also close by are St Mary's Independent School (0.5 miles north-west), Itchen College (less than half a mile south-east) and The Red Lion pub (under half a mile north-east). Bitterne’s nearest station is Bitterne station, roughly 0.7 miles north-west. Other landmarks nearby include Bitterne Local History Society Heritage And Research Centre (less than half a mile north-west) and Marlands Shopping Centre (2 miles west). The countryside around Bitterne includes Netley Common.
DIY repairs versus a professional job
We understand the appeal of fixing it yourself. The risk is that a kit repair hides the damage for a while, then fails, and the old filler has to come out before a proper repair.
If you are set on a kit, follow its instructions closely and work on a clean, dry surface, and give it the full curing time. If it fails, we can still put it right.
What your bath is made of matters
Composite and resin
Composite baths are dense and solid. Chips and scratches can be filled and colour matched, in much the same way.
Cast iron
Cast iron is heavy and rigid, with a fused enamel surface. Chips can rust if left, but the body of the bath lasts a very long time, which makes it well worth repairing.
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Bitterne: your questions answered
Is it worth repairing rather than replacing?
Generally, yes. A repair skips the removal, fitting and redecorating. If it isn’t worth repairing, we’ll tell you.
What happens next?
We check the damage, the material and your postcode, then reply with a quote.
Something went through my bath. Can it be fixed?
In most cases. Send us a photo of the hole and one from under the bath if you can.
Do you cover the entire of Southampton?
All of Southampton, and the rest of the UK. There is no extra charge for travel.
Is a bath repair permanent?
A properly prepared repair should last a long time, and it’s guaranteed for a year. Gentle cleaning helps it last.
What do you need from me?
Just photos, your postcode and a contact number. On the day, access to the room.
Can I add another job to the visit?
Yes. Doing several items on one visit generally costs less than separate visits. Include pictures of each item.
It’s been repaired before. Can you still fix it?
Normally, yes. We remove the old repair before doing a new one, so let us know about it.
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